Steve Prescott Man of steel

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Steve Prescott seems like a nice guy. I have to say he conducted himself very well whilst a player at Wakefield, and doubtless at Hull and Saints too and has a strong network of friends at all the clubs where he's played. It is heartbreakingly sad that such a young man with a young family should be diagnosed with a terminal illness. He and his family don't deserve this.

However this could happen to any one of us, and whilst he has done some undoubtedly fine campaigning, and raised awareness as well as donations, I don't see that as a reason why one of the major awards in the RL world should be named after him. Plenty of people die of horrible conditions in horrible circumstances and yet we don't name awards after all of them.

As I've put above, Steve seems to have made friends wherever he's been, a stark contrast to this year's MOS winner. When Steve dies I'll remember Steve Prescott as a fine and brave player, and a decent and humble bloke.

Steve Prescott seems like a nice guy. I have to say he conducted himself very well whilst a player at Wakefield, and doubtless at Hull and Saints too and has a strong network of friends at all the clubs where he's played. It is heartbreakingly sad that such a young man with a young family should be diagnosed with a terminal illness. He and his family don't deserve this.

However this could happen to any one of us, and whilst he has done some undoubtedly fine campaigning, and raised awareness as well as donations, I don't see that as a reason why one of the major awards in the RL world should be named after him. Plenty of people die of horrible conditions in horrible circumstances and yet we don't name awards after all of them.

As I've put above, Steve seems to have made friends wherever he's been, a stark contrast to this year's MOS winner. When Steve dies I'll remember Steve Prescott as a fine and brave player, and a decent and humble bloke.

Probably not the most popular opinion, but I felt it needed saying.

I agree with all of this, well thought out and well written.

I admire Steve as a past player, a good player but never one of the best....... From his sad illness he's inspired and motivated people.

Steve Prescott seems like a nice guy. I have to say he conducted himself very well whilst a player at Wakefield, and doubtless at Hull and Saints too and has a strong network of friends at all the clubs where he's played. It is heartbreakingly sad that such a young man with a young family should be diagnosed with a terminal illness. He and his family don't deserve this.

However this could happen to any one of us, and whilst he has done some undoubtedly fine campaigning, and raised awareness as well as donations, I don't see that as a reason why one of the major awards in the RL world should be named after him. Plenty of people die of horrible conditions in horrible circumstances and yet we don't name awards after all of them.

As I've put above, Steve seems to have made friends wherever he's been, a stark contrast to this year's MOS winner. When Steve dies I'll remember Steve Prescott as a fine and brave player, and a decent and humble bloke.

Probably not the most popular opinion, but I felt it needed saying.

Its not a recognition of his sporting ability, but a recognition of his charity work much of which has benefited RL charities.

Yes other people get serious illness, yes other people raise money for charity, but it would be a bit silly selecting someone with no association with the sport to have a trophy named in their honour.